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FLAT 17

SANDFIELD COURT, THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY GU1 4LX

3 beds 2 baths 990 sq ft Listed 20 Jan 2025 (-547d)

£425,000

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# 3 bedroom flat for sale (GU1 4LX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 17, SANDFIELD COURT, THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY GU1 4LX |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 92 m² |
| Last sold | £400,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 03/02/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £230/year

### Recommendations
- E (100)
- I (3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8909-0244-6229-6907-9263)

## Description

Sandfield Court is a well-regarded, modern, purpose-built development, set within a sought-after residential area.

This first floor apartment can be accessed via stairs or lift and is presented in excellent condition throughout. The accommodation includes an entrance hallway with built-in storage, a spacious living room with integrated shelving and storage, a modern kitchen, a separate breakfast/utility room, a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a second bedroom, a third bedroom or study, and a main bathroom.

Additional features include gas central heating via radiators, allocated parking in a private gated car park at the rear, and secure entry with an intercom system and security codes. The building also offers stair and lift access to all floors.

The development is accessed via an entry phone system, and there is a gated parking area with a designated parking space located at the rear.

Lease: 125 years from December 2002

Service/Maintenance Charges: £3,625 for the year to May 2025

Ground Rent: N/A (Share of Freehold)

Guildford is a vibrant, bustling market town situated in the centre of the county of Surrey within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and with excellent rail links to London (40 minutes) and served by the M25, M3 and A3. The town centre offers a variety of entertainment venues, including The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and G Live, as well as excellent shopping opportunities and a variety of restaurants and bars. The town is situated close to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walking, taking in views over the town, the Surrey countryside and the London skyline.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/157093280/1221712) - Front Aspect
- ![Integrated Appliance](/listings/photos/157093280/1221713) - Integrated Appliance
- ![Bay Window](/listings/photos/157093280/1221714) - Bay Window
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/157093280/1221715) - Kitchen
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/157093280/1221716) - Living Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/157093280/1221717) - Dining Room
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/157093280/1221718) - Hallway
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/157093280/1221719) - Bedroom 1
- ![Built-In Wardrobes](/listings/photos/157093280/1221720) - Built-In Wardrobes
- ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/157093280/1221721) - En-Suite
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/157093280/1221722) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/157093280/1221723) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/157093280/1221724) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/157093280/1221725) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/157093280/1221726) - Bathroom
- ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/157093280/1221727) - Front Aspect

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/157093280/1221728) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/157093280/1221729) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 17 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £400,000 | 27/03/2026 | Flat |
| SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 17 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £525,000 | 26/08/2016 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 BOTTOM FLAT MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LE | £390,000 | 12/03/2026 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 16 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £302,500 | 01/12/2025 | Flat |
| 19 FLAT A MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LE | £350,000 | 19/09/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 20 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £372,500 | 14/02/2025 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 96 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £128,000 | 30/06/2023 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 95 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £147,500 | 13/06/2023 | Flat |
| CHERTSEY COURT, 56 - 58 FLAT 2 CHERTSEY STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4HL | £200,000 | 14/04/2023 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 9 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £410,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat |
| 30 FLAT 2 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LE | £190,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 47 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £410,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 8 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £285,000 | 10/10/2022 | Flat |
| 1 FLAT 1 WARD STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LH | £340,000 | 04/08/2022 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 23 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £417,500 | 15/07/2022 | Flat |
| CHERTSEY COURT, 56 - 58 FLAT 12 CHERTSEY STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4HL | £312,500 | 17/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 3 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £427,500 | 08/06/2022 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 66 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £440,000 | 31/03/2022 | Flat |
| 1 FLAT 7 WARD STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LH | £325,000 | 20/01/2022 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 18 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £325,000 | 01/12/2021 | Flat |
| WESTNYE HOUSE, 30 FLAT 10 HAYDON PLACE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BY | £370,000 | 15/10/2021 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 64 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £304,000 | 11/10/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 4 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £550,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 103 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £299,950 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| BELLHOUSE 1 COLLEGE ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4QG | £369,000 | 01/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £450,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £315,798 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £295,419 (58 Flat, GU1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +43.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Guildford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,555/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,728/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,901/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Guildford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,476/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £216,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £172,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,620/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -15.4%
- **10y growth:** 65%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Guildford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -7.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 0.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 5.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

92 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£400,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£4,620/m²

Local average

£295,419 (+43.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,686 of 33,755)

Street crime

466 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

No onward chain
Three bedrooms
Bright and spacious accommodation
Gated parking to the rear
Entry phone system
Lift and stairs to all floors
Within easy reach of Guidford
Excellent transport links

Additional details

Parking: Residents

Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a spacious three bedroom apartment offering versatile living space, ideally located just moments from Guildford's High Street. The property is offered with no onward chain, making for a smooth and straightforward move.

Sandfield Court is a well-regarded, modern, purpose-built development, set within a sought-after residential area.

This first floor apartment can be accessed via stairs or lift and is presented in excellent condition throughout. The accommodation includes an entrance hallway with built-in storage, a spacious living room with integrated shelving and storage, a modern kitchen, a separate breakfast/utility room, a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a second bedroom, a third bedroom or study, and a main bathroom.

Additional features include gas central heating via radiators, allocated parking in a private gated car park at the rear, and secure entry with an intercom system and security codes. The building also offers stair and lift access to all floors.

The development is accessed via an entry phone system, and there is a gated parking area with a designated parking space located at the rear.

Lease: 125 years from December 2002
Service/Maintenance Charges: £3,625 for the year to May 2025
Ground Rent: N/A (Share of Freehold)

Guildford is a vibrant, bustling market town situated in the centre of the county of Surrey within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and with excellent rail links to London (40 minutes) and served by the M25, M3 and A3. The town centre offers a variety of entertainment venues, including The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and G Live, as well as excellent shopping opportunities and a variety of restaurants and bars. The town is situated close to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walking, taking in views over the town, the Surrey countryside and the London skyline.

Listed by

Guildford

Seymours

Reference: 157093280

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 03/02/2026. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/02/2016

Expiry date: 03/02/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £230/year

Potential heating cost: £227/year

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (100)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

-24% since 2016

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/03/2026 (3 months ago)	£400,000	-23.8%
Sold	26/08/2016 (9 years ago)	£525,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
15 BOTTOM FLAT MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LE	£390,000	12/03/2026	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 16 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU	£302,500	01/12/2025	Flat
19 FLAT A MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LE	£350,000	19/09/2025	Flat
Same street SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 20 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX	£372,500	14/02/2025	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 96 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ	£128,000	30/06/2023	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 95 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ	£147,500	13/06/2023	Flat
CHERTSEY COURT, 56 - 58 FLAT 2 CHERTSEY STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4HL	£200,000	14/04/2023	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 9 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU	£410,000	20/12/2022	Flat
30 FLAT 2 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LE	£190,000	09/12/2022	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 47 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ	£410,000	18/11/2022	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 8 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU	£285,000	10/10/2022	Flat
1 FLAT 1 WARD STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LH	£340,000	04/08/2022	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 23 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU	£417,500	15/07/2022	Flat
CHERTSEY COURT, 56 - 58 FLAT 12 CHERTSEY STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4HL	£312,500	17/06/2022	Flat
Same street SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 3 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX	£427,500	08/06/2022	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 66 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ	£440,000	31/03/2022	Flat
1 FLAT 7 WARD STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LH	£325,000	20/01/2022	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 18 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU	£325,000	01/12/2021	Flat
WESTNYE HOUSE, 30 FLAT 10 HAYDON PLACE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BY	£370,000	15/10/2021	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 64 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ	£304,000	11/10/2021	Flat
Same street SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 4 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX	£550,000	24/09/2021	Flat
PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 103 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU	£299,950	24/09/2021	Flat
BELLHOUSE 1 COLLEGE ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4QG	£369,000	01/09/2021	Flat

Street average: £450,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £315,798 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -15.4%

10y growth 65%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Guildford. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -7.1%

5y (index) 0.1%

10y (index) 5.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Guildford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,555/mo

Realistic £1,728/mo

Optimistic £1,901/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Guildford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Guildford: £1,476/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View GU1 4LX

Address

Sandfield Terrace

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Waitrose	0.1 miles
Shop	PC Repair Centre	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Guildford Library	0.1 miles
Train station	London Road (Guildford)	0.4 miles
Train station	Guildford	0.4 miles
University	University Hall	0.7 miles
University	MySurrey Hive	0.7 miles
Hospital	Farnham Community Hospital	9.2 miles
Hospital	Cobham Day Surgery	9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	138
Anti-social behaviour	75
Shoplifting	73
Public order	62
Criminal damage and arson	37
Other theft	31
Drugs	18
Vehicle crime	9
Burglary	8
Other crime	6
Possession of weapons	3
Theft from the person	3
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	466

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Sandfield Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2017
Royal Grammar School Guildford	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Pewley Down Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 15 Sep 2024
Guildford High School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 8 Apr 2011

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £216,000

Target investor price (1%) £172,800

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).